Quick Guide: Montina-L Syrup for Children

Uses:
✔️ Allergy symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, skin rashes)
✔️ Asthma prevention (especially before physical activity)
✔️ Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

Dosage & Timing

• Fixed Time: Give as prescribed, before/after food.

• For Asthma: Evening dose or 2 hours before exercise.

• For Allergies: Morning or evening (match symptom timing). If combined with asthma, prefer evening.

• If Vomiting: Repeat dose if vomited within 30 mins; skip if near next dose.

Key Benefits

• Relieves itching, swelling, and skin redness.

• Eases sneezing, blocked nose, and hay fever.

• Improves sleep and daily comfort by reducing allergy/asthma symptoms.

Possible Side Effects

(Usually mild and temporary)

• Sleepiness, dry mouth, headache, nausea, rash.

• Rare: Fever, diarrhea, fatigue.
  Consult the doctor if side effects persist.

Safety Tips

• Kidney/Liver Issues: Dose adjustments may be needed (avoid in severe kidney disease).

• Medical History: Inform the doctor of any heart, lung, liver, or past allergies.

• Missed Dose: Give when remembered; skip if close to next dose. Never double dose.

How It Works

• Levocetirizine: Blocks histamine (reduces sneezing/itching).

• Montelukast: Reduces airway inflammation (helps asthma/allergies).

Note: Complete the full course even if symptoms improve. Stopping early may worsen the condition.

For further questions, always consult your child’s doctor. 💙